Federal Diner in Otago Menu

BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
  • Cheese or Date Scones (World famous in Wanaka) $4.50
  • (C) Bacon & cheese $9.00
  • (B) Jam & butter $4.50
  • (A) Plain $4.00
  • Croissant:
  • Totally Nuts $10.00
    • Grilled banana bread with cashew nut butter
  • Winter Warmer $12.00
    • Porridge with chai spiced stewed fruits & cream
  • The Monk $19.00
    • Eggs Benedict with bacon & roasted tomato
  • The Buddha $19.00
    • Eggs Benedict with spinach, mushrooms & roasted tomato
  • Betty's Bacon Butty $10.00
    • Bacon, egg & relish
  • Brossie's Bun $11.00
    • Halloumi, grilled tomato, spinach & relish
  • Social Climber $13.00
    • Organic eggs fried or poached with roasted tomato on crusty bread - add free farmed streaky bacon $5.00
  • Hawea Flat $18.00
    • Spinach, mushrooms, roasted tomato & halloumi on polenta cake
  • PinaCoco $19.00
    • Caramelised pineapple hotcake with coconut yoghurt & lime
  • Comfort Kedgeree $19.00
    • Smoked salmon, mild Indian spiced rice & poached egg
LUNCHTIME CLASSICS LUNCHTIME CLASSICS
  • Lone Ranger $17.00
    • Waitoa free range roast chicken sandwich on ciabatta with aioli, caramelised onion & brie
  • Roti 'n' Roll $14.00
    • Pulled pork roti roll with hoisin, coriander, spring onion & pickled chilli
  • Wunder Burg $20.00
    • Homemade beef pattie with smoked cheese, caramelised onions, gherkins, salad & french fries with chipotle mayonnaise
  • Pure Wisdom $16.00
    • Ancient grain salad with cranberries, almonds, lemon & mint dressing (Vegan)
  • Roast It $19.00
    • Roast carrot salad with goat's cheese puree, preserved lemon dressing, dukkah & flatbread
  • The Chowder Pie $21.00
    • Smoked salmon, prawn, leek & potato pie with green salad
  • Soul Soup $18.00
    • Waitoa free range chicken & ginger broth, vermicelli noodles, seasame, chilli & spring onions
EXTRAS EXTRAS
  • Hollandaise $1.00
  • Tomatoes, mushrooms, 1 organic egg, avocado or halloumi $3.00
  • Free farmed bacon, Waitoa free range chicken or smoked salmon $5.00
  • French fries with tomato chilli relish & aioli $9.00
  • Mixed salad with balsamic $10.00
  • Gluten free bread add $1.00
KIDS KIDS
  • Egg or bacon on toast (+ $3.00 for scrambled) $5.00
  • Fruit plate $9.00
  • Hot cake with maple & banana $10.00
  • Peanut butter & banana on toast $5.00
  • Flatbread pizza with salami $8.00
  • Beef burger & fries $14.00

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Cock Cajun $12.90
    • Grilled chicken tenderloins rubbed with cajun spices, cooled with a lemon yoghurt, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
  • Sweet Bambi $12.50
    • Wild Fiordland Deer with a Thai plum chutney, lettuce, tomato, red onion & aioli.
  • Bun Laden $12.50
    • Falafel patties dressed with lemon yoghurt and chipotle chilli sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, avocado & aioli.
  • Bombay Chicken $12.90
    • Grilled chicken tenderloins marinated in a chilli, ginger & coriander yoghurt with cucumber raita, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli & mango chutney.
  • Big Al $17.50
    • Al delivers a double serving of prime New Zealand beef (1/2lb), lashings of bacon, a whole lotta cheese, 2 eggs, beetroot, lettuce, tomato, red onion, relish & a big wad of aioli.
  • Homemade onion rings with aioli sauce $5.50
  • The Dawn Horn $12.50
    • American streaky bacon, egg, hash brown, cheddar cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion, beetroot, tomato relish & Ferg's tarragon mayonnaise.
  • The Morning Glory $10.00
    • With your choice of avocado or hash brown, American streaky bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, red onion, tomato relish & Ferg's tarragon mayonnaise.
  • Chilli Stir Fry (*) (V) $15.00
    • Stir fried fresh seasonal vegetables with our own HOT chilli paste sauce. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Lamb Shanks In Massaman Curry (GF) Two shanks 24 / One Shank 18
    • Quality lamb shanks slow-cooked in Massaman curry paste and coconut cream, with chunky potatoes, pickled onion and peanuts.
  • Standard vegetarian meals may contain fish sauce, oyster sauce or egg.
  • Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls (3) (GF) $8.00
    • Freshly made rice paper rolls, stuffed full of minced pork, blanched bean sprouts, fresh mint and udon-style noodles.
  • Chicken, Beef, Pork, Vegetables, Peanut Sauce, Steamed Jasmine Rice $3.00
  • Served with steamed jasmine rice
  • Cashew Nut Stir Fry (*) (V) $15.00
    • An abundance of fresh vegetables and cashew nuts – very popular. Chicken, Beef, Pork or Vegetables & Tofu
  • Larb Chicken Salad (GF) $15.00
    • Minced chicken or pork salad, mixed with special roasted rice powder, shallots, fresh spring onions, coriander, chilli and lime juice.Chicken or Pork
  • relish / hollandaise / tomato / mushroom / spinach $4.00 ea
  • seasonal pate, meats, cheeses, pickles, bread (for 2-3 people) $30.00
  • toasted muesli, fruit compote, Greek yogurt $12.00
  • penne, chorizo, asparagus, sundried tomatoes, basil, parmesan $23.00
  • pork belly sandwich, celeriac & apple slaw, brioche $19.00
  • avocado, fresh mint, cherry tomatoes, feta $14.00
  • avocado / chorizo / havoc bacon/ smoked salmon $4.50 ea
  • ADD SIDES:
  • Deep fried Walnut & Praline Ice cream, Lemon cream. $16.50
  • Saffron’s salad of green Leaves, Pear, Nuts and shaved Parmesan with a Herb Vinaigrette. $15.50
  • Le Delice De Bourgogne, Triple Cream French Brie. $22.50 a portion
    • Served with a Trio of Quince's- Roasted, Sorbet and Paste, water & Oatmeal crackers.
  • Saffron’s Nasi Goreng. $26.50
  • Vietnamese rolls of crisp fried Mutton Bird $27.50
    • with Asian salad, Miso Aioli & Sesame dipping sauce, pickled Cucumber.
  • Confit of Bendigo Rabbit $28.50
    • with Prunes, Agria Potato Gnocchi, toasted Pinenuts & sous vide Rhubarb.
  • Southland Lamb rump, Rose petal Cous Cous, Orange Confit, crisp Pancetta, Date compote and a Lamb shoulder ‘Cigar’. $39.50
  • Stewart Island Blue Cod, Paua Ravioli, Cauliflower Puree, Pear and Fennel Salad. $39.50
  • Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Braised Chicken With Ginger $ 12.00
  • Steamed Rice Paper Rolls with Prawn $ 8.00
  • -M $8.00
  • ●Vermicelli served with salad & special sauce
  • -L $9.00
  • -L $9.00
  • Stir-Fried Beef Vermicelli $10.00
  • Chicken Parcels $21.00
    • Chicken, bacon, peach and soft cheese, wrapped in golden filo pastry. Topped with roasted almonds and aioli served on a bed of crispy potatoes and a fresh garden salad. Beer Match: Speight's Cider
  • Riverton Ribs $15.00
    • Pork Ribs rubbed with a special Speight’s blend of herbs & spices, oven roasted to tender perfection then covered with a smoky barbecue sauce. Served with coleslaw and golden fries. Beer Match: Speight's Distinction Ale
  • Beef Schnitzel $20.00
    • Beef schnitzel, lightly crumbed, served on potato mash with Speight’s gravy, caramelised onions & garden peas. Beer Match: Speight's Gold Medal Ale
  • Chicken Nuggets and chips $8.00
  • Stewart Island Salmon $34.00
    • Pan seared Stewart Island salmon, seasoned with Maldon salt and served on crushed potatoes. Served with broccoli and green beans, dressed with a Salsa Verde. Beer match: Speight's Pilsner >>
  • The Alehouse Loaf $6.00/ $10.00
    • Locally baked Speight’s bread. Hot & delicious - garlic or plain. (Half/ Whole)
  • Bacon $5.00
  • Riverton Ribs $33.00
    • Pork Ribs rubbed with a special Speight’s blend of herbs & spices, oven roasted to tender perfection then covered with a smoky barbeque sauce, served with coleslaw and golden fries. Beer match: Speight's Distinction Ale
  • Ch/P/B Mushroom on Rice $11.80
  • Vegetarian Chew Kua Teaw $9.50 / $11.50
    • Or Fried Egg Noodle
  • Ma Po Tofu $11.00 / $13.00
  • Curry Laksa (Chicken/Seafood) $11.50 / $13.00
  • Garlic Chilli King Prawn $18.00
  • Chicken, Pork or Beef $9.80
  • Seafood or Seafood Wonton $10.00 / $12.00
  • Chicken with Mushroom and Bok Choy $12.50 / $14.50
  • Chicken $15.5 / $13.5
  • ●Falafel
  • Price: regular/small
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  • Lamb $14.50
  • Chicken $14.50
  • Lamb
  • Chips/hummus/falafel/baklava/tabouli
  • Side of Vegetables $7.50
    • Fresh steamed vegetables
  • Spaghetti Pomodoro $18.90
    • Rich tomato sauce, red wine and herbs on a bed of spaghetti topped with shaved parmesan
  • Toasted Sandwiches $9.00
    • Choose 3 fillings, tomato, cheese, mushroom, bacon, ham, onion, corn, pineapple
  • Greek Salad $10.90
    • Olives, tomatoes and fresh feta cheese drizzled with our own vinaigrette
  • Vegetarian $18.90/$24.90/$30.90
    • Fresh seasonal vegetables
  • Fresh and Fruity $11.90
    • Alpine museli, banana and natural yoghurt
  • Mona Lisa $19.90/$26.90/$32.90
    • Smoked salmon, capsicum & cream cheese
  • Water $4.00
    • Mineral water - still or sparkling
  • KIDS SCHNITZ $12.80
    • crumbed beef with chips and tomato sauce.
  • PIKELETS( VO) $ 6.80
    • lemon and vanilla sugar.
  • JOE'S CAESAR $17.00
    • streaky bacon, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons, cos lettuce and a soft free range egg with joe’s caesar dressing (anchovies optional).
  • KIDS BEEF BURGER(GFO) $12.80
    • beef pattie and lettuce with chips and tomato sauce.
  • THE LOCAL( GFO) (VO) $22.80
    • streaky bacon, two free range eggs, toast, tomato, mushrooms and joe’s hash with spicy bratwurst or Kransky sausages.(vegetarian option includes spinach and baked beans)
  • KRANSKY AND CHIPS(GF )Kransky sausages with chips and tomato sauce $9.80
  • Kransky $3.50
  • Avocado (seasonal) $2.30
  • Bluff black foot abalone 150/500g
    • Shabu Shabu
  • Mongolian lamb $30.00
    • Cardrona lamb rump "Jiangbao" style with leeks, shallot and hoisin sauce
  • MARKET FISH MP
    • Deep fried
  • Fiordland crayfish 128/500g
    • Wok Fried with white soy, ginger and shallots
  • Fiordland crayfish 128/500g
    • Deep fried with spicy salt
  • Black pepper wild venison $32.00
    • Wok fried west coast wild venison with black pepper and onion
  • MARKET FISH MP
    • Steamed
  • Fresh New Zeland oyster SP
  • Classic club sandwich with chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato. Served with salad & fries $18.00
  • Eton mess, Meringue, mixed berries, chantilly cream & berry coulis $13.00
  • Served with fries or rice, and fresh vegetables or garden salad
  • New Zealand cheese platter: Kapiti cheeses, quince paste, Central Otago stone fruit chutney, crackers & grapes $18.00
  • Add chicken to your salad $5.00
  • ‘Impressions’ burger with homemade beef pattie, beetroot, tomato, smoked cheese, bacon & lettuce. Served with salad & fries $19.50
  • Silverfern Reserve beef eye fillet $34.00
  • Fresh fruit salad $9.00
  • Paneer makhani $6.00
    • Of cottage cheese, cooked in creamy tomato flavoured sauce, garnished, with almonds.
  • Saag paneer (palak paneer) $6.00
    • Cottage cheese cooked in a fine mild puree of spinach & light spices.
  • Mixed platter for two $14.00
    • A combination of the above entrees: 2 veg samosa, 2 onion bhaji, 2 choosa tikka, and 2 seekh kebabs
  • Chicken/lamb vindaloo $6.00
    • Cooked with fiery red hot curry sauce.
  • Lamb rogan josh $6.00
    • Diced lamb cooked with ginger, garlic, onions & spices in a traditional north indian style.
  • Chicken naan $4.50
    • Naan stuffed with spiced chicken tikka.
  • any dish can be served at your choice of mild, medium, hot or indian hot.
  • Chana masala $6.00
    • Tender chickpeas cooked in a spicy curry with ginger, onions and tomatoes
  • Garlic Bread $4.5
  • Chicken Nuggets $5.9
  • The Tequila Boss (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
    • Mozzarella, tequila & lime marinated chicken, capsicum, red onion & olives (optional mild peri-peri sauce)
  • Tandoori Express (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
    • Tandoori chicken, cashew nuts, red peppers, red onions, mozzarella & mint yoghurt sauce
  • Classic Banana $8.90
    • Cinnamon toasted waffle with home style caramel, fresh bananas & maple syrup
  • Wedges And Sour Cream $5.9
  • Home Style Pulled Pork (Large / Medium / Snack) $19.90 / $15.90 / $8.90
    • Mozzarella, homemade 7-hour slow cooked pork, onion & chargrilled capsicum
  • Black Forest $8.90
    • Mixed berry compote with chocolate shavings & sauce
  • Mexican Beef & Bean $9.50
  • Lemon Cheese Cake $5
    • With Cream or Yogurt
  • Smoked Chicken, Mozzarella, Blue Cheese & Plum Sauce $12.50
  • Chocolate Mud Cake $5
    • With Cream or Yogurt
  • Ploughman's Platter $15
    • A selection of Cold Meats & Cheeses served aside a Salad base. Bread & Relishes on the side
  • Various Slices $3-$3.50
  • Bacon, Cheddar Cheese with Pumpkin & Tomato Chutney $7.50
  • Gourmet Chicken Burger $9.50
    • Tender Chicken Breast pan fried, top with Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Bacon on a Toasted Bun
Federal Diner

Federal Diner

location

Address

47 Helwick Street, Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand

phone

Phone

034435152

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Sunday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , Contemporary , Gluten Free , New Zealand , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Breakfast ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Bar Not Available ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  No Takeaway ,  Free Wifi ,  Local cuisine ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating

Location
47 Helwick Street, Wanaka, Otago, 9305, New Zealand